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Glasvegas are a four-piece from Glasgow - the latest band to be championed by industry mogul Alan McGee, the man that "discovered" Oasis. Despite the inevitable hyperbole that has followed McGee’s proclamation of the band, Glasvegas more than deliver on their early promise with this eponymous debut album. The quartet already showcased their earthy wit and sonic ambitions on singles such as "Daddy’s Gone," a heartfelt tale of soured father-son relations delivered in an uncompromising Glaswegian accent and set to a shimmering wall of rock & roll. Glasvegas continues in more or less the same vein. Singer James Allen reels off stories of everyday city life over euphonious, pop-edged soundtracks that blend 50s surf rock, layered, Phil Spector-esque production values and the occasional splash of 60s doo wop. Tracks like the arching "Flowers and Football Tops", the confessional "It's My Own Cheating Heart That Makes Me Cry" and the upbeat "Legs & Show" contrast with darker songs like "Stabbed" and "Go Square Go!". The band's down-to-earth worldview combined with their nostalgic sound and surging, sing-a-long choruses makes for a rich and enjoyable musical tapestry.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For once you can believe the hype - the Glasvegas debut album is stunning. James Allan delivers his songs in a very Scottish voice indeed which will not be to everyone's taste but it lends real authenticity to his lyrics of contemporary Glasgow life: stabbings; absent fathers; social workers; paranoia and broken childhood dreams.
The music is guitar driven with strong percussion but it stands apart by way of its shimmering guitar backdrop, almost a `wall of sound' shining like a dirty jewel. The songs soar and are almost anthemic but are never dull due to the power and meaning behind the lyrics.
The singles `Geraldine', `Flowers & Football Tops' and the poignant `Daddy's Gone' are truly superb and rightly celebrated, but for me `It's My Own Cheating Heart..' is stunning with its pounding guitar line and lyrics delivered from the heart. `Glasvegas' shows amazing confidence for a debut album; `Stabbed' features a dreamlike lyric about imminent wounding spoken over Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. The band are also not afraid to sing a snatch of `You are my Sunshine' at the end of `Flowers & Football Tops'; both of these tricks work superbly. The final track, `Ice Cream Van' begins almost ethereally but gradually builds to a crescendo of guitar noise and is a fitting finale. Even the foul-mouthed singalong of 'Go Square Go' makes sense when you listen to the lyrics.
`Glasvegas' is a great record and shows how effective music can be when it is delivered with passion, meaning and authenticity.
The music is guitar driven with strong percussion but it stands apart by way of its shimmering guitar backdrop, almost a `wall of sound' shining like a dirty jewel. The songs soar and are almost anthemic but are never dull due to the power and meaning behind the lyrics.
The singles `Geraldine', `Flowers & Football Tops' and the poignant `Daddy's Gone' are truly superb and rightly celebrated, but for me `It's My Own Cheating Heart..' is stunning with its pounding guitar line and lyrics delivered from the heart. `Glasvegas' shows amazing confidence for a debut album; `Stabbed' features a dreamlike lyric about imminent wounding spoken over Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. The band are also not afraid to sing a snatch of `You are my Sunshine' at the end of `Flowers & Football Tops'; both of these tricks work superbly. The final track, `Ice Cream Van' begins almost ethereally but gradually builds to a crescendo of guitar noise and is a fitting finale. Even the foul-mouthed singalong of 'Go Square Go' makes sense when you listen to the lyrics.
`Glasvegas' is a great record and shows how effective music can be when it is delivered with passion, meaning and authenticity.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Where have I been all summer?? Never had the pleasure of seeing this lot live but bought the album the day after it came out. It's pure emotionally charged indie rock n'roll meets Phil Spector. It's too easy for Indie bands to all sound much the same these days but Glasvegas have managed to find a slightly different sound. Lyrics are a bit dark in places but they're real for a lot of people. To be fair Stabbed is a step too far. I'd have preferred 9 tracks without Stabbed. Also, even though my Ayrshire accent is probably worse, the Glesca accent is a wee bit overdone in places. That can cut both ways with wider audiences, it remains to be seen how the album does outside their powerbase.
All in all its an impresive debut, reminded me of so many things.... roots like the 'phonics 1st Album, big anthemic choruses like the Manics, Phil Spector wall of sound, hell there's even a touch of Joe Strummer in there so... all in all quite a heady mix.
All in all its an impresive debut, reminded me of so many things.... roots like the 'phonics 1st Album, big anthemic choruses like the Manics, Phil Spector wall of sound, hell there's even a touch of Joe Strummer in there so... all in all quite a heady mix.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Just listening to the album as I write this. I remember coming across Glasvegas in January of this year. Since then their demos have been almost a daily play for me, Stabbed has transformed into a dark piece although maybe this is to portray the importance and relevance of the lyric/song inspiration. Every song is a journey in some way. Sad, inspiring and elevating songs that fill your body and soul with hope and fear (sometimes in the same song) amongst other feelings. This album will be remembered because of the all round quality and the fact that it is genuine and from the heart. People will relate to the songs for the right reasons. We must remember music is an art and if this album was in a gallery it would no doubt be one of the most important, expensive and guarded pieces their. Thank you Glasvegas.
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Decent
I always like this band and regularly listened on music sites so it was a brilliant time to buy the album on Amazon. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Seedyefc
Just turn it up.
I bought this album on the strength of having seen them live at Rock City. They are a fantastic live band and the album brought back memories of that performance. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. I. M. Jenkins
Shivers down the spine.
This is a true masterpiece of an album which I just can't stop playing. Album of the year? Album of the decade more like. Read more
Published 13 months ago by V. Standing
Dire at best.
I bought this on the strength of the critical acclaim it received north of the border, shows what they know, this album is dire at best, steer clear!
Published 15 months ago by OldCarliol.
glasvegas
great band excellant cd. the dvd is a bit amateurist but this is the nature of the band totally recommend. craig
Published 17 months ago by Mr. C. J. Hitchen
Brilliant!
I heard Daddy's Gone on a compilation and it really cut me up. It reminded me of things from when I was young. The song hit me straight away. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Tom Palmer
Great Stuff
Heard a track on the radio and wondered if the album would live up to it - but yes, a good album - if not yet reaching greatness. Read more
Published on 2 May 2010 by Peter Johns
Over-hyped but OK
I bought this after hearing a string of complimentary comments from friends & acquaintances, not to mention a number of glowing reviews in the music press. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2009 by M. Currie
Hearts & Influences On Their Sleeves
Glasvegas are a band who have taken their influences and done something interesting and refreshing with them. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by Stappo
indie not dead
if jesus and mary chain had met motown at the the back of a cinema in a dead end scottish new town,and over their carry oot and fish supper concieved a child they would have called... Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2009 by L. saunders
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